"Comparison is the thief of joy".
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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Some days it's louder than others. Those self deprecating stories drawn from comparing my own strengths, against those I see in others. When I stand back and deem that woman to be stronger, or faster; or another to be sexier, or more intelligent, I feel like a failure.
HOW DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE? It is absurd really. To compare and draw these conclusions. Besides, it separates us. I don't want to compete with these fabulous women, I want to support them - you. We all live such different lives. Our figures, our skill sets, our financial states, or how much we've done in the world, is all so different. How can there be any measure of one being better than? We're just different on the exterior, and this should be celebrated.
There is much more pleasure, strength, and freedom in being happy for one another's happiness. It will not take away from your life, it will only add to it; I promise you.
You are not lesser than. You are just different.
And when all of the masks are wiped away, and our exteriors no longer separate us, what remains is our souls. It is here that we are all the same. 💛
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Non-Impact Cardio 3.1
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Pool Circuit - Find yourself a lane near the edge because you’ll be getting out of it frequently. The exercises take place at each end and the halfway mark. Your 20 min time, as many rounds as possible (AMRAP ) starts with Tricep dips then, any stroke, swim to the halfway mark. Halfway 10x cadence push ups. 2 second cadence. Back in and swim to the end, get out, 10x Jump squats.
This is an AMRAP, and your swim pace will significantly increase the rounds you are able to complete.
Pool Length? Preferably 30m or more.
Do NOT dive back in at the completion of each exercise. Lower yourself back in and push off from the edge.
IF you are not at the standard where you are able to attempt or complete these, have a look at our Complete Strength & Conditioning Program, successfully completing this program will bring you to the level where you are able to set competitive times in workouts like these. You should already have a firm base before attempting this volume of training and our programs are developed to get you there.
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3 years ago, I was afraid to face myself and my balding head, face my cancer, face my fear, face my death, and face my most vulnerable self. The days that came between these three years were painful and awkward but being bald and facing my cancer helped me find myself, find true happiness, and see the best in the people in my life. Three years ago, I didn’t think I would ever have hair again. I didn’t think I would live to be 31, but god damn, I am, and I am truly happy now (with so much hair‼️ )

I stumbled across this gem in my photobucket account... does anyone even use photobucket anymore?! 😆 This was a really fun night, what I remember, anyway. 🤔 Probably 14 years ago?! This was at Eleven50, in Atlanta, which was probably my favorite venue, and definitely where I spent many nights... dancing to DJs, blowing coke in the bathroom, and doing numerous shots of Patrón at the bar! Some good times were had, I will not lie! I have been romanticizing a little bit recently, mostly around pills... I know it’s no good, but at least I can be honest about it. I can say, with certainty, that I don’t want to drink again, but I can’t say that about pills. I know that *today* I’m not going to take any pills, and all we ever really have is today, right?! One day at a time.
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I’m glad to not be “Smashby,” the party girl anymore. I can tell I’m proper faded in this pic, and who knows what debauchery took place later in the night?! I’m grateful to remember my nights now, and wake up each morning without a hangover! Sometimes it is that simple. The Eleven50 era was definitely filled with some of my favorite memories, but when things started to get bad, I started chasing those memories, which were elusive and could never be recreated. I will forever hold 2003 -2006 as some of my best years, but the end of 2006 is when things started to take a dark turn... THOSE are the memories I need to remember!! For example, coming out of a blackout in handcuffs, being arrested for DUI next to my wrecked car that I had no recollection of driving. That is the reality of my disease... chasing “the dragon,” and getting arrested along the way. No more, thank you! I’m quite happy being tucked in my bed tonight, about to go to sleep! Besides, sleep is one of the best escapes, ever!! 😉 Good night, friends! Much love!! 😴🙏🏼❤️✨

Leg day || Last set of 5 with 385. It felt heavy today so I won’t increase the weight next workout. After getting a PR on Wednesday my legs are beat; gotta give them some time to recover. Next stop 500 🔥

Hammies went great tonight! Have a few vids for y’all I’ll post tomoro ! Here’s how I’m currently looking! Definition coming in well in the hams and back!
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Took first place in the Men's Lightweight Novice, 7th Annual Jack Robinson Strongman Completion. There were some phenomenal feats of strength and speed to witness and I was extremely proud to compete next to these three Warriors. Now, it's time to set my sights on a Nationals qualifying meet.
Videos coming soon.